Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Lawsuits with Trump administration stretching Illinois attorney general’s resources
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is pictured on the Illinois House floor in May 2023. He told Capitol News Illinois he plans to brief the General Assembly about the cost of the state's ongoing la...
Feb 11, 2025
Several inches of snow expected on Wednesday
The snowfall could bring several inches to Central Illinois Wednesday morning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV CENTRAL ILLINOIS – A winter storm will bring moderate snow to Central Illino...
Feb 11, 2025
Pritzker signs ‘Karina’s law’ to remove guns from domestic violence situations
Manny Alvarez, son of Karina Gonzalez, hugs Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, in the Illinois House on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Karina Gonzalez, the namesake of the legislation, was allegedly shot and...
Feb 10, 2025
A Taylor Swift-themed festival to be held in Bloomington
Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Swiftie Fest, presented by WBNQ-FM and WBWN-FM, will feature a performance by the Taylorville Band.The event will be...
Feb 10, 2025
Parade of storms to bring multiple rounds of snow to Central Illinois this week
The next round could bring several inches this week. (Photo Pixabay)BLOOMINGTON – With the exception of some occasional shots of cold air, this winter has been relatively mild for Central Illino...
Feb 10, 2025
Pritzker takes aim at Trump tariffs with business tours, calls to foreign officials
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a news conference with lawmakers and representatives of Pace Suburban Bus in Markham on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By ANDREW ADAMSan...
Feb 08, 2025
Bloomington mayor to fill vacant council seat
Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe has appointed Micheal Mosley to fill the vacant Ward 2 seat on the Bloomington City Council. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayo...
Feb 08, 2025
Normal Museum holds 2nd annual International Day of Women and Girls Science
The Museum is located at 1010 E. Beaufort St. in Normal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV NORMAL – The Children's Discovery Museum in uptown Normal held its 2nd annual International Day of...
Feb 08, 2025
IHSA cheer state finals brings economic boom to Bloomington-Normal
Over 100-teams are in Bloomington this weekend. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – 100 teams from all over the state are in Bloomington, competing for the number one spot for ch...
Feb 08, 2025
Illinois locked in legal battles with Trump administration over immigration policy
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch speaks on the House floor Wednesday as the chamber debated resolutions condemning recent executive orders and actions by President Donald Trump's administration. (C...
Feb 07, 2025
